Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

LA prop Marco Fepulea’i joins Colomiers

Marco Fepulea’i has joined French Pro D2 club Colomiers on a one-year deal with an option. The 27-year-old tighthead prop departs the LA Giltinis having played in the last three Major League Rugby seasons, first with the Colorado Raptors in 2020. Though he appeared in just 7 games during the …

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Player Eligibility – Open Letter to World Rugby

OPEN LETTER TO WORLD RUGBY   With more than 40 years closely linked to the Spanish Rugby Federation (FER) in different relevant positions, and once detached from the institution since last July 31st, I believe I have enough knowledge and experience to give my opinion freely, without conditions, through this …

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URC club set to sign Ignacio Mendy from Argentina

Ignacio Mendy is set to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC). The Argentine outside back is being recruited to play for Benetton in Italy. The move comes following a pre-season trial at the Treviso club. Mendy was not involved in Argentina’s or the Argentina XV’s July internationals. Instead, the …

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Brazil withstand Paraguay fightback in Tri Nations

Brazil and Paraguay played what was a classic on Wednesday evening. Brazil were 31-28 winners at the Estadio Romelio Martínez in Barranquilla, Colombia. The win came after Brazil had dominated the first half, leading 24-7 at half-time. Brazil’s highly impressive start was in general play as well as on the …

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Leading Argentina Prop Out of Rugby Championship

Argentina have suffered an injury blow. Francisco Gómez Kodela is out of rugby for two months. The tight head prop was injured playing this past weekend for Lyon. He had returned to the club following Argentina’s home series against Australia. Gómez Kodela started for Argentina against the Wallabies and also …

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